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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.63, 982.39 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.63, 982.39 and 269.88 is: 405.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.63 : 982.39 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.63/982.39 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.63x = 982.39 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.63x = 265,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,121.83/654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.00

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